Howard, AR
Unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas
Howard is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas. It is 14.2 miles SE of Mena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 74939.
Howard at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 74939
- Nearest town
- Mena (14.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7058, -94.4369
Weather in Howard now
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Howard weather by the hour
Howard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howard.
This week in Howard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howard
What is the weather usually like in Howard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 61.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,560 mm
- 4.0 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howard: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MENA, AR US (USC00034756), adjusted for the elevation of Howard.
Howard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Howard?
Howard has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 61.4 inches (1,560 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howard is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Howard
The closest live webcam is Booneville, 41.9 miles NE of Howard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howard.
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Questions about Howard
Where is Howard, AR?
Howard is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Arkansas, 14.2 miles SE of Mena.
What county is Howard in?
Howard is in Polk County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Howard, AR?
The ZIP code for Howard is 74939.
What is the nearest town to Howard?
Mena, 14.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howard?
Yes. The closest is Booneville, 41.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howard?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Howard?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Howard?
About 61.4 inches (1,560 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Howard?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howard?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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